Public Notice
Seeking Resumes & Letters of Interest
Okanogan County Planning Commission
Notice is hereby given, that the Board of Okanogan County Commissioners is seeking resumes and letters of interest from qualified people interested in serving on the Okanogan County Planning Commission, which is currently a 7-member committee.
The position we are seeking to fill is an At-Large position. The selected person to fill the position must reside in Okanogan County in order to represent the county as a whole.
Planning Commissions advise and provide recommendations to the planning department and local governing body for consideration; prepares and revises the county’s comprehensive plan and local land use regulations like zoning and subdivision codes for local government consideration; and reviews development proposals. Regular meetings are held the fourth Monday of every month.
Resumes and letters of interest may be hand delivered or mailed to Okanogan County Commissioners’ Office 123 5th Avenue North, Room 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or emailed to Lanie Johns at
ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 27; October 4, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune September 28; October 5, 2023. OVG984677
LOGIC AND ACCURACY TEST
In accordance with RCW 29A.12.130 and WAC 434-335, a Logic and Accuracy test will be conducted on the Okanogan County vote counting equipment. The test will be held in the Okanogan County Auditor’s Office at 9:30AM, Wednesday, October 11th, 2023.
At that time a “test deck” of ballots will be run through the vote tabulating equipment. The test is designed to check the ballot tabulating and precinct programming.
A test deck will be scanned and resolved at the time of the Logic and Accuracy Test.
The test is open to the public.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 5, 2023. OVG984519
NOTICE
Request for Proposal Title III Projects
Notice is hereby given that up to $174,980 is available to Okanogan County from Title III funds. The county and applicable agencies may use the funds in accordance with the authorized uses as set out in Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000] [As Amended Through P.L. 117-58]
Applicable agencies may submit proposals for consideration. The project submission forms will describe activity to be performed on Federal Forest Land that qualify under the Act. Title III Project Submission Forms are available by contacting Lanie Johns, Clerk of the Board for Okanogan County at 509-422-7100 or by email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
Okanogan County intends to use Title III funds in 2024 to reimburse agency costs for projects that include activities on Federal Forest Land and specified BLM lands such as:
• To carry out activities under the Firewise Communities program
• County search and rescue and other emergency services, including firefighting and law enforcement patrols
• Training costs and equipment purchases directly related to the emergency service
• To develop and carry out community wildfire protection plans.
• To provide or expand access to broadband telecommunications services
Reimbursement is in proportion to the amount attributable to these emergency response services.
The proposals are due in the Commissioners’ office no later than Friday, October 27, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Please mail or submit proposals to: Okanogan County Commissioners’, Attn: Lanie Johns, 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, WA 98840 or email the completed proposal in a single pdf format to ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us by the due date.
Once project proposals are submitted, they will be available at the Okanogan County Commissioners office for review and comment. To request a review copy or for further information contact Lanie Johns at the Commissioner’s office, 509 422- 7100 or by email ljohns@co.okanogan.wa.us.
The 45-day comment period, on the county’s intended use of the funds, is open before use of the funds occur.
Notice is also given that the Title III Funding proposals will be considered in open session by the Board of County Commissioners on Monday, November 20, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. in the Commissioners Hearing Room located 123 5th Avenue North, Rm 150, Okanogan, WA 98840.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4, 11, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 5, 12, 2023. OVG985092
Okanogan County
Notice of Final Decision
Boundary Line Adjustment to consolidate: (parcels 3526030006 & 3526030007)
Proponent: Okanogan County PUD No. 1 and Birens & Marla Pillow
Decision: Approved
The Okanogan County Office of Planning and Development made a final decision on the above-noted projects. Within 20 days of publication, parties with standing may appeal these decisions to the Okanogan County Hearing Examiner at 123 5th Ave. N. Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, pursuant to OCC 2.67.010. An appeal must include the $1,250.00 appeal fee.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 5, 2023. OVG985130
Notice of Final Decision
Okanogan County
Public Works
Tawlks – Foster Bridge Repair
SE 2023-8
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Anna Randall, Okanogan County Public Works has submitted a Joint Aquatic Resource Permit Application (JARPA) for an Okanogan County Shoreline Exemption.
The proposal is to repair the foundation of an existing suspension bridge over the Methow River. The abutment on the southwest bank has eroded to unsafe levels. In 2022 the Yakama Nation facilitated the placing of woody debris in the river for protection and fish habitat. Okanogan County Public Works proposes to place geotextile fabric, crushed base course, quarry spalls and light loose riprap over and around the abutment at a 2:1 slope to protect the abutment from further erosion.
The project will take place on the southwest bank of the Methow River within T. 36N, R20E, S 35, & T35N, R20E, S 5.
Direct questions and comments to: Charlene Schumacher, Senior Planner, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7113.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 5, 2023. OVG985132
Notice Withdrawal of SEPA
Threshold Determination
For CUP 2022-1
Mountain View Inn
Notice is hereby given that due to a change in the original proposal Okanogan County Planning has withdrawn the SEPA Threshold Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for CUP 2022-1 Mountain View Inn. A new SEPA determination will be issued once an amended SEPA checklist, site plan and CUP application has been received.
Direct questions to: Pam Wyllson, Planner II, Okanogan County Office of Planning & Development, 123 5th Ave. N, Suite 130, Okanogan, WA 98840, (509) 422-7122
pwyllson@co.okanogan.wa.us
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4, 2023; Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune October 5, 2023. OVG985133
TOWN OF TWISP
Notice of Public Hearing
Comprehensive Plan Map and
Zoning Map Amendments
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Mike Port, DBA Raw Otter, of Twisp, Washington has submitted a petition to amend the Town’s Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation Map and Official Zoning Map to the Town of Twisp. The proposal entails the proposed amendment of the Land Use Designation Map to change the designation of the following parcels from Multi-Family Residential to Single-Family High Density Residential and the zoning from Commercial Riverfront (CR) to R2: Parcel Nos. 8800730400; 8800730200; 8881800302; 8881800101. The property is located at the south end of Wagner Street and borders Marble Street on the east, Methow River on the south and an adjoining short plat to the west.
Persons wishing to view project information may contact Twisp Town Hall, 110 E. 2nd Ave between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Written comments must be submitted to the Town of Twisp, P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856, no later than 5:00 PM, Wednesday October 11th, 2023, with verbal comments will be accepted at the Planning Commission Public Hearing set for 5:00 pm, Wednesday October 11th, 2023. For further information check the Town of Twisp website or contact Kurt Danison at (509) 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News September 27 and October 4, 2023.
Legal Notice:
Public Hearing: Okanogan County Cemetery District #1 (Sullivan Cemetery ) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, October 17, 2023 in Winthrop at 6:00pm in the Barn small meeting room to consider and approve their current expense budget for the 2024 calendar year, Questions/comments can be sent to Okanogan County Cemetery District #1, Sullivan Cemetery, POB 711, Twisp, WA 98856.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4th and 11th, 2023.
NOTICE OF QUORUM ATTENDING PUBLIC WORKSHOP
Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the Three Rivers Hospital Board of Commissioners will attend a public workshop regarding the hospital’s new building initiative on October 11, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the McKinley Conference Room, 507 Hospital Way, Brewster WA 98812. No action will be taken, and no other hospital business will be discussed.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4th, 2023
Town of Twisp
STATE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
Determination of Non-Significance
Date: September 28, 2023
Lead agency: Town of Twisp
Agency Contact: Thom Vedder, townplanner@townoftwisp.com, Town of Twisp, P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856, 509 997 4081
Agency File Number: ZA23-01
The Town of Twisp is considering adoption of amendments to Chapters 18.10 Definitions, Appendix A District Use Chart and 18.50.080 Administrative Permits of the Zoning Code. The proposed amendments have been prepared at the direction of the Town Council in order for the current moratorium on “nightly rentals” to be lifted.
The amendments include the deletion of existing definitions related to nightly rentals and the addition of a new definition for “short-term vacation rentals (STVR)”: amendment of the Use Chart to delete references to nightly rentals and replace with Short-Term Vacation Rentals with such uses listed as requiring an Administrative Permit; and, revisions to the Administrative Permit requirements and conditions for STVRs.
The Town of Twisp has determined that this proposal will not have a probable significant adverse impact on the environment. An environmental impact statement (EIS) is not required under RCW 43.21C.030(2)(c). We have reviewed the attached Environmental Checklist, project application and appurtenance information. This information is available at Twisp Town Hall.
This determination is based on the following findings and conclusions:
Adoption of the proposed amendments is a non-project action and will have no significant impact on the environment.
This DNS is issued under WAC 197-11-340(2) and the comment/appeal period will end on October 12, 2023. Comments and/or appeals must be made in writing to Randy Kilmer, Town Clerk, townclerk@townoftwisp.com, Town of Twisp, P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856, 509 997 4081
Signature Thomas Vetter
(electronic signature or name of signor is sufficient)
Date 29 September 2023
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4th, 2023
TOWN OF TWISP
Notice of Proposed Zoning Amendments
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that The Town of Twisp Planning Commission is holding a Public Hearing on the draft amendments to Chapters 18.10 Definitions, Appendix A District Use Chart and 18.50.080 Administrative Permits of the Zoning Code on Wednesday October 25, 2023 at 5:00 pm in the Twisp Civic Building. The proposed amendments have been prepared at the direction of the Town Council in order for the current moratorium on “nightly rentals” to be lifted.
The amendments include the deletion of existing definitions related to nightly rentals and the addition of a new definition for “short-term vacation rentals (STVR)”: amendment of the Use Chart to delete references to nightly rentals and replace with Short-Term Vacation Rentals with such uses listed as requiring an Administrative Permit; and, revisions to the Administrative Permit requirements and conditions for STVRs.
Persons wishing to view proposed amendments may contact Twisp Town Hall, 118 S. Glover between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday through Thursday. Written comments must be submitted to the Town of Twisp, P.O. Box 278, Twisp, WA 98856, no later than 5:00 PM, Wednesday October 25, 2023, with verbal comments accepted at the Planning Commission Hearing and online. For further information check the Town of Twisp website or contact Thom Vedder at (509) 997-4081.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4th, 2023
TOWN OF TWISP
Notice of Decision
Preliminary Approval
Published Notice of Decision Date: October 4, 2023
Open Record Public Hearing Date:Planning Commission – February 8, March 8 and April 12, 2023
Closed Record Decision Date: Town Council – Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Proponent: Palm Investments North LLC
Proposal: Orchard Hills Planned Development, a 52 lot development with 40% open space
Action: The Twisp Town Council, at its regular meeting on September 26, 2023, based on a recommendation from the Town Planning Commission, passed Resolution No. 23-710 granting preliminary approval of the Orchard Hills Planned Development subject to modified conditions and findings.
Appeal: Any person with standing may appeal this decision in accordance with TMC 14.05.070(6) and Chapter 36.70C RCW.
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4th, 2023.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Town of Winthrop, Jeff Sarvis, PO Box 459 Winthrop, WA 98862, is seeking coverage under the Washington State Department of Ecology’s Construction Stormwater NPDES and State Waste Discharge General Permit.
The proposed project, Town of Winthrop Source Well #2 pumping test, is located at 208 White Ave in Winthrop in Okanogan County. This project involves 0 acres of soil disturbance for conducting a 24-hour groundwater pumping test of the Town’s Well #2.
All discharges and runoff goes to ground water.
Any persons desiring to present their views to the Washington State Department of Ecology regarding this Application, or interested in Ecology’s action on this Application, may notify Ecology in writing no later than 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ecology reviews public comments and considers whether discharges from this project would cause a measurable change in receiving water quality, and, if so, whether the project is necessary and in the overriding public interest according to Tier II anti-degradation requirements under WAC 173-201A-320.
Comments can be submitted to:
ecyrewqianoi@ecy.wa.gov, or
ATTN: Water Quality Program, Construction Stormwater
Washington State Department of Ecology
P.O. Box 47696
Olympia, WA 98504-7696
Published in the Methow Valley News October 4th and 11th, 2023.
